The sudden death of Professor Esther Adeyinka Okubena-Dipeolu, the director of the Directorate of Advancement and professor of soil science, Faculty of Agriculture, Lagos State University has come as a rude shock to inhabitants of Epe and members of the university community. Okubena-Dipeolu passed on Tuesday, April 18, at her residence at the LASU Staff […]
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Ekiti State University (EKSU) Ado-Ekiti, has received the sum of N350 million in grant from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for the full commencement of the poultry farm aimed at meeting eggs and chicken demands in the society. This was disclosed by the Vice-Chancellor of the institution, Professor Edward Olanipekun. According to the VC,
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A fire outbreak has razed the female students’ hotels at the Ekehuan campus of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) destroying documents and properties at the university. A source reported that the incident, which happened on Tuesday claimed no life. While an account said the cause of the fire could not be ascertained, another source said
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Director General, Nigeria Institute of Medical Research (NIMR), Prof Babatunde Salako, has certified that the Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD) Virucidine Liquid has the potential for the treatment of COVID-19. The herbal Virucidine Liquid for COVID-19 management was presented by (ABUAD) in collaboration with NIMR. During the evaluation presentation, experts unveiled that lots of herbal
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The Abia State Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, has ordered an immediate reversal of the increase in tuition fees for Abia State University, Uturu, which was increased by over 350 per cent. The governor gave the order to the management of Abia State University led by Prof. Maxwell Ogbulu. According to the viral invoices given to some
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The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics) at the University of Jos, ProfessorRahila Gowon on Monday raised fears that minority languages in Nigeria may soon go extinct because they do not have autography. According to her, such was also the reason why the implementation of the National Language Policy of the Federal Government has been complex. Gowon stated
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The Teach4SDGs programme is designed as a 6-week intensive training that includes 12+ advanced lectures, comprehensive readings and assessments, and practical projects that will allow school educators to deepen their understanding of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The programme will cover the 17 SDGs and their targets, as well as relevant topics such
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IBRO is the global association of neuroscience societies established in 1961 that aims to promote and support neuroscience around the world through training, education, research, outreach and engagement activities, and the publication of our two journals, Neuroscience and IBRO Neuroscience Reports. More than 90 international, regional and national scientific members constitute IBRO’s Governing Council which,
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In today’s globalised world, the pursuit of development has become a top priority for governments and organisations worldwide. The need for qualified professionals with a deep understanding of development-related issues has also increased, leading to a surge in interest in development studies. There are numerous scholarships available for students from developing countries who wish to
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In this article, you will find a list of ten African countries that have been reported to have some of the weakest education systems on the continent. It’s important to note that the ranking of education systems can be demanding and complex, and there are various factors that can impact educational outcomes. Nevertheless, the following
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Governors of the 36 states in Nigeria have been urged to ensure that the Ministry of Education in their states adhere to the National Education Research and Development Council (NERDC) policy for primary and secondary schools. The advice was given by the Nigerian Publishers Association (NPA), in a statement issued by the President/Chairman-in-Council of NPA,
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An Osun PhD researcher, Akande Hammed has written to Governor Ademola Adeleke on the need to create a State Scholarship Board to support brilliant minds that could later help in developing institutions in the state. Hammed, who is a former student of the Osun State University and PhD researcher at Concordia University, Canada, in an
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